As a nurse, you may be accustomed to wearing many hats, including healthcare provider, educator, counselor, and confidant. The hat that may be a less familiar fit is that of “salesperson.”

A nurse’s drive to advocate for their patients often leads to the development of creative solutions to improve care. Bringing these solutions from idea to reality often requires the development of a business case, which will sell leadership on the idea. As any salesperson will advise, a key to an effective sales pitch is to clarify the benefits to the buyer. 

An effective business case must clarify the benefits of the proposal, highlighting what is to be gained by the organization if the proposal is pursued. This often includes financial, competitive, and strategic benefits, among others.

For this Discussion, you share ideas for a healthcare product or service that addresses gaps or provides opportunities within your healthcare organization. 

Post a statement describing at least one gap and/or opportunity for enhanced services or approaches within your healthcare organization. For each gap or opportunity, identify one possible solution, applying systems thinking to your approach. Be sure to address financial (including budgetary) impacts of your solutions, consulting as needed with your finance counselor.

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Required Readings

• Bright, S. and Beyt, G. (n.d.). Lessons in systems thinking: A tale from the land of middle health. Systems Thinker.https://thesystemsthinker.com/lessons-in-systems-thinking-a-tale-from-the-land-of-middle-health/
• LaMarco, N. (2019). What is the purpose of using a spreadsheet? https://smallbusiness.chron.com/purpose-using-spreadsheet-54262.html
• Walden University. (2023). Statistics skills in Microsoft Excel. OASIS: Academic Skills Center. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/academic-skills-center/microsoft-office/excel